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CBC
6 hours ago
- Politics
- CBC
Carney bulldozes his nation-building bill through Parliament
At Issue this week: The Liberal government pushes to expedite Prime Minister Mark Carney's contentious major projects bill, despite objections from Indigenous communities. Canada commits to a new relationship with India. And Pierre Poilievre starts a podcast.
Bloomberg
10 hours ago
- Politics
- Bloomberg
What's Next for Canada-India Ties After G-7 Reset
By and Sudhi Ranjan Sen Save The relationship between Canada and India had been strained since the Trudeau government accused New Delhi's diplomats of backing violence and harassment against Sikh separatists living in the North American country. The dispute led to tit-for-tat expulsions of diplomatic officials. But a detente appears to have been reached after a near two-year standoff. The improvement in bilateral relations comes as Prime Minister Mark Carney is now in charge in Canada, and as both nations look to blunt the impact of US tariffs.
Globe and Mail
10 hours ago
- Politics
- Globe and Mail
Letters to the editor, June 20: ‘On whom influences the U.S. President: depends on who he spoke with last'
Re 'Plus-minus' (Letters, June 19): A letter-writer wishes Mark Carney 'would show more sympathy for his fellow Canadians' while dealing with 'this walking nightmare' who once again 'leads' our southern neighbour. It's unlikely any global leader could have done a more impressive job of deftly dealing with, arguably, the most dangerous person alive today. While he clearly had to treat him with kid gloves, Mr. Carney rose to the occasion by nimbly stepping in to regain control of a press conference that the U.S. President was hijacking with more of his bluster and lies. He also provided some sort of signal of his true feelings while delivering a deliciously subtle wink to Emmanuel Macron during a pivotal moment at the G7 summit. Apparently 'a nod is as good as a wink' … to a blind President. Jeffrey Peckitt Oakville, Ont. Re 'PMO won't say if Carney spoke with Modi about India's alleged role in killing of Canadian Sikh leader' (June 19): Inviting Narendra Modi to the G7 summit, despite India not being a member, could be seen as a good diplomatic gesture. However, we should not forget the treatment the Modi administration extended to Justin Trudeau. Without delving into the complexities of Canada-India relations during Mr. Trudeau's tenure, it was evident to me that how he was treated did not align with diplomatic protocols. The Modi administration has every right to disagree with the Canadian government's positions, but diplomatic protocols should never be compromised under any circumstances. Moving forward, Canada should navigate its relationship with India with a renewed focus on mutual respect and strategic co-operation. While historical grievances should not be ignored, diplomacy should be exercised with a forward-looking approach that prioritizes national interests and global partnerships. Mr. Modi's invitation should be seen as an opportunity to ensure that diplomatic missteps do not hinder future collaborations between the two nations. Anas Khan Beaumont, Alta. Re 'On Iran, Donald Trump has a legacy-defining choice to make' (June 19): On whom influences the U.S. President: depends on who he spoke with last. If it is the hardcore isolationist 'make America great again' types, then Iran will likely face Israel alone. If it is the hardcore Republican hawks, then the United States will likely attack Iran. Difficult to say which is better or worse given the current situation. Perhaps it will be a bit of both, with a light dusting of bunker busters on Iranian nuclear facilities and then leaving the remainder of fighting to the two combatants. Clay Atcheson North Vancouver Re 'At risk' (Letters, June 18): 'If a free society cannot help the many who are poor, it cannot save the few who are rich.' With apologies to John F. Kennedy, I offer the following amendments to his quote: If a free society cannot encourage the investment and growth endeavours of the few who are rich, it cannot save the many who are poor. I believe the contrary is valid and, in our slow-growth and low-productivity economy, necessary. Ted Brough Woolwich, Ont. Re 'Housing remedy' (Letters, June 17): I live in a historic downtown neighbourhood. Dotted through it are multiplex buildings, typically two storeys tall, built in the 1920s and 1930s that often have eight apartments with balconies. These apartment buildings sit on land equivalent to two single-family homes. Usually these buildings have humanely sized units, making them desirable to both renters and owners. If we can build units similar to what already exists in these neighbourhoods, wouldn't that be easier to sell to neighbours and planning departments? Almost every historic city centre I visit has examples of this kind of dense urban planning from 80 to 100 years ago. How can NIMBY residents and planners deny such an application for similar development? Maybe give developers a partial break on development charges when they commit to historically appropriate infill. There will always be pushback when proposed infill housing sticks out like a sore thumb. Why reinvent the wheel? Mary Peirson-Cabena Guelph, Ont. Re 'Canada's population growth slows to a crawl after moves to curb immigration' (June 19): For the first time in a long time, it feels like our government is finally getting a handle on this matter, reining in reckless policies that flooded the country with too many people too quickly. It's no coincidence there are now more houses for sale for longer periods of time, and not being snapped up within hours of being listed. In fact, our daughter and her partner managed to buy a house for under asking recently. Still a lot more work to do on this file, but it's a start. Graham Farrell Toronto Re 'AI adoption is upending the job market for entry-level workers' (June 18): The tech industry is rotten. I worked in software development for 33 years and I am so glad to be retired. When I look back and ask whether my industry has been a net benefit to humanity, I have to conclude that the answer is no. All these corporate types with stars in their eyes can forget that artificial intelligence is trained on human-generated input. That means AI companies steal the hard work and intellectual property of human beings, with no compensation. AI is also consuming ever more energy. AI data centres will likely consume more electricity than everything else, meaning higher prices for everyone else. AI-generated output is increasingly displacing human-generated output. If there are no good entry-level jobs, how do companies expect to train workers to move up? Who do companies expect to sell their products and services to if there are legions of unemployed or underemployed people? Dianne Skoll Ottawa Re 'Oilers can't keep up in Stanley Cup rat race' (Sports, June 18): More telling than the 32-year drought for a Canadian Stanley Cup champion is the fact that eight Canadian teams have made the finals in that time, and are now 0 for 8. The reason to me is obvious: too much pressure. A little indifference from Canadian fans would help. My dream is to see a purely Canadian league with a mix of international players and a more international outlook. Players would be paid well, but not exorbitantly. Media and fan pressure on players would be less because it would be one league among others. Don't assume a Canadian league wouldn't be competitive. A 'champions league' can determine the best team. Don't assume that National Hockey League clubs would dominate – we have plenty of evidence for the strength of international hockey. The NHL is a U.S. business; let them have it. Ed Janicki Victoria Letters to the Editor should be exclusive to The Globe and Mail. Include your name, address and daytime phone number. Keep letters to 150 words or fewer. Letters may be edited for length and clarity. To submit a letter by e-mail, click here: letters@
CTV News
a day ago
- Politics
- CTV News
Carney says it's ‘foundational' to have diplomatic ties with India
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, left, speaks as Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney listens before a meeting at the G7 Summit in Kananaskis, Alta., on Tuesday, June 17, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney says that reinstating key diplomats between Canada and India is a 'foundational' step in restoring the relationship between the two countries. But Carney still refuses to say whether he raised the murder of Hardeep Singh Nijjar in a meeting with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi earlier this week. He also would not say what India has done since Canada expelled six top Indian diplomats in October over allegations Indian agents or their proxies were engaging in violent crimes directed at Canadians including murder, extortion and coercion. The Canadian Security Intelligence Service identified India as one of the main drivers of foreign interference in its annual report that was released publicly on Wednesday. India also expelled six Canadian diplomats in October, and Carney and Modi agreed in their meeting to both appoint new high commissioners. Carney says that Canada made its position 'very clear' that transnational repression, the form of foreign interference Canada alleged India engaged in, will not be tolerated from any source. This report by The Canadian Press was first published June 19, 2025. David Baxter, The Canadian Press
Globe and Mail
2 days ago
- Politics
- Globe and Mail
PMO won't say if Carney raised India's alleged role in killing of Canadian Sikh leader with Modi
Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree says Ottawa continues to have 'difficult conversations' with New Delhi about the 2023 killing of a Canadian Sikh leader, but the Prime Minister's Office has declined to say if the matter was raised earlier this week in talks between Mark Carney and his Indian counterpart, Narendra Modi. Mr. Carney ducked a question Tuesday about whether he and Mr. Modi had discussed the killing of the Sikh leader, Hardeep Singh Nijjar, during a one-on-one meeting that day at the G7 leaders' summit in Kananaskis, Alta. The Globe and Mail pressed the PMO on Wednesday about whether Mr. Nijjar's slaying and Indian foreign interference were part of the discussions. Sikh organizations and human-rights activists have also sought clarification on the content of the discussion. Press secretary Audrey Champoux would not comment on Wednesday. She referred The Globe to a statement the two leaders released Tuesday: 'Prime Minister Carney raised priorities on the G7 agenda, including transnational crime and repression, security, and the rules-based order.' After the meeting, the two leaders announced that they would designate new high commissioners and restore regular diplomatic services to citizens in both countries. Bilateral relations went into a deep freeze in 2024, after then-prime minister Justin Trudeau and the RCMP said there was evidence linking agents of the Modi government to Mr. Nijjar's slaying. Canada expelled the Indian high commissioner and five other diplomats over the killing. India denied any role and responded with similar diplomatic expulsions. On Wednesday, the Public Safety Minister was asked to explain why Canada is resetting relations with the Modi government despite the Nijjar killing, and when Canada's spy agency is saying India is one of the top perpetrators of foreign interference in this country. Mr. Anandasangaree told reporters that Canada has 'had difficult conversations with the Indian government and that will continue.' 'There is no way in which a third country can come into Canada and … using proxies be involved in the murder of a Canadian, and we have expressed our concerns over many months, and we will continue to do so,' he said. A year after Hardeep Singh Nijjar's death, mysteries remain about how he really lived Gurpatwant Pannun, general counsel for Sikhs for Justice, said the Prime Minister needs to publicly tell Canadians whether he questioned Mr. Modi about the role of Indian agents in the killing of Mr. Nijjar. The FBI foiled an alleged Indian plot to kill Mr. Pannun, a dual Canadian-U.S. citizen, in New York City last year. 'Accountability for Nijjar's killing cannot be sidestepped in the name of diplomacy or trade. Diplomatic normalization with the Modi regime must not come at the expense of justice and transparency,' Mr. Pannun said. NDP MP Jenny Kwan, an outspoken human-rights activist, said in a June 17 letter to Mr. Carney that re-establishing diplomatic normalcy with India when it has yet to account for its role in the death of Mr. Nijjar 'sends a deeply painful message to Sikh Canadians who continue to live under threat.' Major Sikh organizations and human-rights advocates also wrote a separate letter to Mr. Carney on Tuesday, saying the Nijjar killing was part of a co-ordinated campaign of transnational repression that 'continues to violate Canadian sovereignty.' 'Sikhs across the country are still receiving warnings from intelligence agencies about active threats to their lives,' the open letter states. 'To extend an invitation to the architect of these policies who proudly boasts that India 'enters the homes of its enemies and kills them' − without any public commitment to justice or accountability, undermines the very principles Canada is meant to uphold.' However, foreign policy and security experts say Mr. Carney made the right decision to restart diplomatic relations with the world's most populous country and fourth-largest economy, while still pursuing accountability for the Nijjar killing. If the Prime Minister is serious about diversifying trade away from the United States then he can't ignore India or China, said Jonathan Berkshire Miller, senior fellow and director of foreign affairs, national defence and national security at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute. 'We cannot afford diplomatic silence with a country so vital to the Indo-Pacific and global affairs,' he said. 'Diplomacy is not about agreeing on everything – it's about managing differences.' Alan Jones, a former assistant director at the Canadian Security Intelligence Service who is executive adviser at the University of Ottawa Professional Development Institute, said there's no excuse for India going rogue and plotting murder. But Mr. Carney is right not to take a 'sanctimonious' position and ignore the geopolitical and trade role that India plays in the world, he said. 'Carney is a businessman at heart and this is a business decision. I'm sure he knows full well that he will take some heat and be criticized for it. But at some point, you have to turn the page.' Mr. Jones said Mr. Carney campaigned on fixing the economy and getting the country on stable economic, defence and security footing. 'I think most Canadians understand that,' he said.
